Fills and labels prescriptions, and provides drug-related information and education for in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees and medical staff.
Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.
Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and mentors or trains pharmacy students or residents.
Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.
Maintains medication profiles and reviews for drug related problems.
Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.
Adheres to state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy, as well as to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and maintains records as required.
Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.
Assists with inventory control, obtains out-of-stock items when needed.
Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
Documents clinical interventions.
Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.